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Curse of: America’s Next Top Model

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America's Next Top Model
Reality Television
Tyra Banks
Reality TV
Mental Health
Body Shaming
Photo Shoots
Modeling Industry
Psychological Evaluation
Cycle 18
Emotional Trauma
Domestic Violence
Casting Process
Macau Tower
Production Bias
Body Image
Women's Issues
Cultural Bias
Beauty Standards
Production Safety

When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television, and what t... more

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Thanks for listening to this season of Curse of: America’s Next Top Model. As you can imagine, we had to leave a lot on the cutting room floor. In this special bonus episode, we hear more behind-the-scenes details and stories from the models. We also... more

Experiencing “Curse of” withdrawal? We’re bringing you a taste of a show we love: Smart Girl Dumb Questions. In this episode excerpt, host Nayeema Raza asks relationship expert Esther Perel: Why is falling in love harder as we get older? Is it age, a... more

No matter who won, Tyra Banks was always the real star of ANTM. But was she a fairy godmother, a villain, or both? On this final episode, we explore Tyra’s on-camera persona and off-camera legacy. We hear from models who went through the ANTM machine... more

To this day, Tyra Banks hails ANTM as a champion of body positivity. But in reality, the show was one of the biggest body shaming offenders of our generation. Season after season, ANTM picked apart contestants’ bodies, shamed them for their weights, ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Hartzhorn
Former contestant on Cycle Nine of ANTM and author
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Psychologist known for the Stanford Prison Experiment
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment
Amanda Anne Klein
Professor of film studies and Reality TV historian
East Carolina University
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment
Jess Sims
Health writer discussing body image issues
Episode: Reality TV: The Great Experiment
Takara Jones
Plus-size contestant from Cycle Three of ANTM, who faced significant challenges regarding body image and industry standards during her time on the show.
America's Next Top Model
Episode: America’s Next Top Body Shamer
Giselle Sampson
Contestant from Cycle One of ANTM who shares her personal struggles with body image.
America's Next Top Model
Episode: America’s Next Top Body Shamer
Michelle Konstantinovsky
Journalist and author who writes about body image and disordered eating, providing insight into the legacy of ANTM.
Episode: America’s Next Top Body Shamer
Isis King
First openly transgender contestant on America's Next Top Model
Episode: Fierce, Queer, and Flawed
Corey Wade
Contestant on America's Next Top Model Cycle 20 and advocate for queer representation
Episode: Fierce, Queer, and Flawed

Host

Bridget Armstrong
Host and senior producer, providing insightful commentary and engaging discussions in the realm of reality television.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Thoughtful and binge-worthy

    I would never have imagined that I would thoughtfully reflect on my young adulthood and changes in the culture at large while listening to a podcast about ANTM but here we are. I haven’t thought about ANTM in a decade, and I only remember hate-watching it when it was on. But while listening to this podcast I realized what an impression it made on me - for better and for worse - as a teen and 20-something. Thanks to Bridget and the contributors! My only critique is that the episode on fat-shaming... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kblnk74
    United States24 days ago
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    I RIDE FOR U TOCCARA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noisecancelling
    Canada25 days ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    My hair was blown back from how these contestants were left with nothing and Tyra got everything. I work in this industry and I abhor companies that don’t pay the talent. I will never watch anything that Tyra produces. She could still make right with all of these woman that made her a millionaire many times over. It was heartbreaking to find out what these very young women went through. They are changed forever and I’m afraid not for the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnDMakeup
    United States25 days ago
  • Binge worthy !

    Bridget’s voice is fantastic and the show is extremely well written. I love the 2025 pov. You will not want to stop listening !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beamus27
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing!

    As a black woman who grew up watching ANTM this is resonating so much especially with a black woman narrator who also grew up watching this show. The interviews have been amazing and the storytelling is top tier. I am HOOKED!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kiarra💜🫶🏽
    United Statesa month ago

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Q: Tiffany, you've been through so much, what was your experience like during your time on the show?
Everything just seemed so staged, and I never knew what was going on, it was so much pressure.
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Q: Do you feel like the people watching it now, they have a much different reaction than the folks who were watching it at the time?
Yes, I do.

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This podcast offers a deep investigation into the complex legacy of a renowned reality television show, examining its impact on participants and viewers alike. By engaging with former contestants, producers, and crew, it reveals the hidden costs associated with fame, perceived beauty standards, and the psychological ramifications contestants faced long after filming concluded. Through personal narratives and critical discussion, listeners gain insights into the emotional turmoil experienced by many models, as well as the exploitative nature of the show's production. Unique in its approach, this series challenges the glamorous facade of reality TV by highlighting the darker truths behind the scenes and questioning the societal values that al... more

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1. Sarah Hartzhorn
2. Dr. Philip Zimbardo
3. Amanda Anne Klein
4. Jess Sims
5. Takara Jones
6. Giselle Sampson
7. Michelle Konstantinovsky
8. Isis King

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